The band will play in September at Live at Madrid’s, which is slated to open in mid-March, and at Thompson’s Point.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
John Mellencamp musical ‘Small Town’ gets world premiere at Ogunquit Playhouse
As part of the theater’s 94th season, the musical is scheduled to run from Oct. 1 to Nov. 1.
Portland actor in new season of sci-fi series ‘Fallout’
Dave Register, who grew up in Cape Elizabeth and founded the Portland Theater Festival, plays a vault dweller in the Prime Video sci-fi series.
Pitbull to play Maine in August
The rapper will perform at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, his second Maine show in three years.
United Airlines will add direct flights from Maine to California this summer
Nonstop flights will be offered to San Francisco and Los Angeles from the Portland International Jetport on Saturdays.
US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals
In Maine, state data shows overdose deaths declined 24% from January to November in 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
Why members of this popular Westbrook fitness class keep coming back | Column
The thrice-weekly sessions that started with four older adults now draw between 40 and 50 people ranging in age and ability.
Maine Jewish Museum’s exhibit shows off the fascinating art of printmaking | Column
Works by six printmakers are on display at the museum through Feb. 26.
Maine’s indie movie houses showcase the best – and weirdest – out there
New year, new flicks.
Maine libraries aren’t filling their spaces with just books. They’re spaces for art, too.
Libraries across the state have incorporated formal and informal gallery spaces into their expansions and renovations.